Our physicians, physical therapists and athletic trainers have experience treating a variety of patients, from Little Leaguers to professional athletes. We are a proud partner in the care for Mizzou athletes.

Sports Medicine Services

Active Release Techniques (ART) Active Release Techniques (ART) is a specialized soft-tissue, movement-based massage technique which addresses problems with muscles, tendons, ligaments, fascia and nerves. We are pleased to have the only ART certified physical therapist within 100 miles of Columbia.

Athletic Enhancement Athletic enhancement is available for people ages 12 and up at the Mizzou Physical Therapy and Sports Medicine clinic in Boonville. We offer a one-hour session focused on general and sport-specific agility, power, endurance and explosiveness. Athletes will work in groups of four or fewer in a structured program with the athlete’s goals in mind.

Our athletic enhancement programs are designed to assist area athletes in improving their physical performance by:

Running faster

Jumping higher

Starting and changing directions more quickly

Improving balance and coordination

Competing against other athletes

Improving reaction time

Athletic Motion AnalysisUsing DARI, a state-of-the-art marker-less motion capture system, our therapists are able to identify very small changes in your joints and muscles. This allows us to determine weaknesses and imbalance to address various dysfunctions.

Athletic TrainingMizzou Physical Therapy is proud to provide athletic training services for area high schools such Boonville, New Franklin, Bunceton, Pilot Grove, Prarie Home, and Tipton. We also are pleased to provide athletic training services at the Mizzou Rec Center as a free service to MU students. Our certified athletic trainers are skilled and proficient in:

The Kinesiotaping method.

Prevention of athletic injuries

Recognition, evaluation and immediate care of athletic injuries

Rehabilitation and reconditioning of athletic injuries

Referral to an appropriate physician to advance your treatment

Instrument Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilization (IASTM) Instrument Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilization (IASTM) is a technique using tools to treat and release muscle, tendon, ligament and scar tissue dysfunctions. These tools free up and enhance blood flow to these areas to enhance and speed up the healing process.